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Enterocutaneous fistula repair is a surgical procedure aimed at closing an abnormal connection between the intestine and the skin. This condition, known as an enterocutaneous fistula, occurs when a portion of the intestine forms a passageway that leads to the skin's surface. This can result in the leakage of intestinal contents, which can cause significant complications, including infection, dehydration, and malnutrition.